Assistant Accountant

Western Forest Products Inc. • Campbell River, BC

13d • CA$52,000 - CA$63,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Western Forest Products is hiring for an Assistant Accountant to join our Timberlands Finance team based in Campbell River, BC.

What You’ll Do: An integral part of our Timberlands finance team, the Assistant Accountant works closely with our Division Controller, Accountant and Operations Manager to provide accounting and finance support services. You will develop your skills as an accounting professional by providing accurate, concise and effective financial transaction recording and reports. This is a fantastic developmental role for someone currently enrolled in the CPA program looking to gain experience in the forestry industry!

Who You Are: You have 1-3 years’ experience in accounting roles supporting full cycle accounting and are currently enrolled in the CPA program (or working on prep courses with a desire to pursue your CPA). You are a self-starter with strong attention to detail and strong people skills who is keen to learn and grow your career! In this fast paced environment, so we are looking for someone who thrives in a role with high-volume workloads and tight deadlines.

What We Offer:

Salary range of $52,000 - $63,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
Annual incentive plan
Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
3 weeks’ vacation to start 
Employee family assistance program
Financial support for learning and development opportunities 

CPA Program and CFE Support: The CFE Exam is a huge milestone in every accountant’s life, and that’s why we want to help set our people up for success. Western will support with CPA modules, course materials, annual dues, and registration fees. In addition, we offer CFE prep support including in-house mentors, curated workshops, paid study leaves, Densmore course, and paid travel and/or accommodations on the day of the exam.
Post-Designation Career Progression. A clear career path for our employees who have successfully earned their CPA designation is available, including progression to Accountant, Controller and Manager roles, or specialization into different accounting areas of interest.

Work Environment (Onsite): This role is to be performed in person at our Campbell River office.

Requirements

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, Business, Economics and/or related area
• 1-3 years of work experience in an accounting or finance department
• Well-developed communication skills, both verbal and written
• Solid working knowledge of MS Office applications (Outlook, Excel, Word)
• Detail focused with strong organization skills
• Ability to work with tight deadlines and prioritize tasks
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Demonstrates knowledge of full cycle accounting

Nice To Haves

• Completion of pre-requisites or enrolment in the CPA Professional Education Program (PEP) is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Month end journal entries and balance sheet and sub ledger reconciliations
• Weekly and monthly reporting
• Work directly with operational and finance personnel across the business
• Prepare ad hoc reports for management as needed
• Support Division Controller with tracking performance of various projects and KPIs, and optimization analysis, and
• Other duties that may be assigned

Benefits

• Salary range of $52,000 - $63,000 based on skill level, qualifications, and experience
• Annual incentive plan
• Pension plan contributions - WFP contributes 7% towards a pension plan, no matching required
• Extended health and dental benefits – WFP pays for 100% of the employee monthly premiums
• 3 weeks’ vacation to start
• Employee family assistance program
• Financial support for learning and development opportunities
• CPA Program and CFE Support: The CFE Exam is a huge milestone in every accountant’s life, and that’s why we want to help set our people up for success. Western will support with CPA modules, course materials, annual dues, and registration fees. In addition, we offer CFE prep support including in-house mentors, curated workshops, paid study leaves, Densmore course, and paid travel and/or accommodations on the day of the exam.
• Post-Designation Career Progression. A clear career path for our employees who have successfully earned their CPA designation is available, including progression to Accountant, Controller and Manager roles, or specialization into different accounting areas of interest.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees